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Most recent blog posts

• Planning Your Sandakphu Trek? Key FAQs and quick guide November 17, 2024
• Lahaul to Zanskar trek over Phirtse La: An alternate to Darcha Padum trek September 24, 2024
• A winter trek in Sikkim during early February September 6, 2024
• Trekking in September in India: State and region wise analysis and best trekking routes August 31, 2024
• Acute Mountain Sickness: A Threat during trekking August 14, 2024
• Trekking in Sikkim and Darjeeling: A guide to the best trekking routes and trekking packages July 15, 2024
• Camping treks vs. Homestay and Tea House treks: A comparison, advantages, and drawbacks January 31, 2024
• Har Ki Dun Trek: A comparison between the camping and homestay versions November 10, 2023
• An all-season, week-long Himalayan trek with a combination of homestays and camps November 3, 2023
• How good or bad is it to trek in the Darjeeling-Sikkim region in late May and June? May 15, 2023
• Kishtwar to Zanskar over Umasi La May 4, 2023
• Ralam valley plus Milam valley trek over Brij Ganga Dhura pass with Nanda Devi Base camp trek April 24, 2023
• Beginner’s Guide for Trekking in the Himalayas: Tips on Planning and Execution April 21, 2023
• Trekking gear rental vs. purchase: why renting the key trekking gears is not a wise decision April 15, 2023
• Trekking to the Indian Himalayas: A Complete Guide for the Foreigners 2024 April 12, 2023
• Goechala trek in winters (Dec to Feb): Is it possible? November 20, 2022
• Trekking options in Sikkim for foreigners or OCIs travelling alone in 2024 November 14, 2022
• Tarsar Marsar Trek 2022 called off until Amarnath Yatra completes || Alternate options July 19, 2022
• Valley of flowers in early June? February 11, 2022
• How difficult is the Goechala trek? Understand the challenges and crux February 4, 2022
• Maenam La & Bhaleydhunga Trek – Do It Yourself (DIY) trek December 28, 2021
• Best Monsoon treks in the Himalayas July 19, 2021
• Minkiani Pass trek – Connecting Dharamshala in Kangra to Chamba June 29, 2021
• Brahmatal trek diaries during December after a very heavy snowfall June 9, 2021
• COVID 2nd wave brings back the Himalayan vista from the plains of north India May 26, 2021
• Darcha – Barlacha La – Chandratal Trek – A circuit around Lahaul peaks May 9, 2021
• Kugti Pass trek connecting Chamba and Manali in Himachal Pradesh February 23, 2021
• Don’t avoid trekking during your periods and how to maintain hygiene January 30, 2021
• Trek and snow update for Winter Spring treks 2021 with recent photos January 12, 2021
• Offbeat and new winter treks in India November 4, 2020
• Unlocking India: Trekking reopens in India amid COVID September 5, 2020
• Resumption of treks in Kashmir during COVID-19 July 31, 2020
• Goechala: A treasure of Orient just after monsoon July 25, 2020
• Kedartal and Tapovan trek together in late October July 13, 2020
• Dayara Bugyal in winters: A photo blog with drone images June 30, 2020
• Kuari Pass in late May following the Curzon’s trail June 24, 2020
• The Big walls of Bhagirathi May 20, 2020
• Yuksom – A quaint gateway to Sikkim May 16, 2020
• Changabang North Face May 8, 2020
• Rupin pass trek in autumn May 6, 2020
• Best and safe treks to go with your kids in Himalayas May 4, 2020
• Lockdown revelation: Now Himalayas can be seen from far away cities May 2, 2020
• Solo Sikkim trek option in low altitude during summer April 30, 2020
• Exploration around Donali glacier in Kishtwar April 28, 2020
• Sankri – A comprehensive travel guide on Tons valley April 24, 2020
• 15 mountain climbing movies and documentaries you must not miss April 14, 2020
• Swargarohini glacier steps: The path to heaven April 2, 2020
• A week long homestay hiking option in Western Himalayas March 31, 2020
• Coronavirus: How it is impacting your treks and travel now March 17, 2020
• Family trek in Sikkim Darjeeling during spring summer February 23, 2020
• Sandakphu in autumn during November February 8, 2020
• Kaliheni Pass trek in September February 1, 2020
• 2 weeks vacation with a trek in Sikkim plus Bhutan tour during spring January 30, 2020
• Har Ki Dun Status: Closed during Dec 2019 to Feb 2020 December 16, 2019
• Kedarkantha or Brahmatal: Which trek is better? December 12, 2019
• Kedarkantha: Latest updates and news | Snow and weather update with photos December 11, 2019
• Brahmatal Lake December 6, 2019
• Brahmatal trek 2019-20: Latest snow and weather update with photos December 5, 2019
• Trekking on Singalila Ridge: Sandakphu Phalut to Singalila top and Barsey November 10, 2019
• Family trekking tour in Sikkim Darjeeling during late October November 4, 2019
• Complete guide on how to reach Sankri by car and bus November 2, 2019
• 2019 – Post Monsoon Autumn trek updates in Himalayas November 1, 2019
• Hot springs of Himalayas – A future source of self sustaining clean energy? October 26, 2019
• Week long homestay trek option in Sikkim or Darjeeling October 25, 2019
• Best winter treks in India October 21, 2019
• Climbing in Lalung valley: Trijunction of Kishtwar, Suru and Zanskar September 25, 2019
• HIMALAYAS: The Water Reservoir of the (Indian) Subcontinent September 21, 2019
• Roopkund: Revelations about the skeletons September 11, 2019
• Bhrigu lake trek: Cost of budget package for 3D/2N September 6, 2019
• India opens 137 new Himalayan peaks to climb in 2019 September 4, 2019
• A moderate grade Himalayan trek in November August 21, 2019
• Free climb to Toro peak in Miyar Valley, India August 15, 2019
• Permits needed for your Sikkim travel 2024 updated: A guide for Indians and Foreigners August 14, 2019
• Goecha La Trek Update: New regulations and permit inside KNP July 30, 2019
• Goecha La trek: A photo story during autumn in November July 16, 2019